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Development of the anti-fouling hard marine coatings with increased resistance to grooming and cleaning
This proposal outlines the development of a novel polymeric hard marine paint with antifouling and easy-to-clean performance, mechanically compatible with the state of the art in-field grooming and cleaning technologies. This proposal targets reaching a 120 days of biofouling prevention in static deployment conditions, the chemical composition of the novel paint non-inclusive of toxins or biocides, typically utilized in the conventional anti-fouling systems to maintain the foul-free paint finishes. The significance of this research lies in its potential to redefine marine coatings, offering an environmentally friendly alternative to current biocide-reliant solutions, with the main objectives encompassing such novel and highly industry-sought improvements, as the superior mechanical durability, 0-toxicity to the aquatic environment, and applicability to the most wear-demanding market of ice-resistant marine paints.
Faculty Supervisor:
Kevin Plucknett
Student:
Partner:
GIT Coatings
Discipline:
Physics
Sector:
Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services
University:
Dalhousie University
Program:
Accelerate
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Mitacs is funded by the Government of Canada, the Government of Alberta, the Government of British Columbia, Research Manitoba, the Government of New Brunswick, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Government of Nova Scotia, the Government of Ontario, Innovation PEI, the Government of Quebec, the Government of Saskatchewan, and the Government of Yukon.